The historic SoHo neighborhood (“SOuth of Houston”) is bounded by Houston Street to the north and Canal Street to the south. Originally known as the Cast Iron District due to the many buildings with such façades, SoHo’s historic roots date to the mid-19th Century, when cast iron was discovered as an architectural material that was cheap, flexible, yet sturdy enough to use to build decorative building facades.
There are numerous things to see in the New York City, including several historic landmarks, theatres and museums. Visitors can explore Manhattan by land, sea or air, or via all of these options. While double decker buses and taxis are ideal for visiting the various attractions of New York City, a ferry ride or a cruise trip across the New York Harbor provides a picturesque view of the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline. The New York skyride helicopter tours and the view from the observatories provide a 360 degrees aerial experience of the whole New York City.
The Hotel Edison New York City built in 1931 and renovated in 1998, this 1,000-room hotel features art deco murals and fixtures in both the lobby and the rooms. Hairdryers, irons, and ironing boards are available on request. Two restaurants are accessible from the lobby: Cafe Edison has been called the unofficial clubhouse of the New York theater district—complete with hearty European fare and stylized pink booths.
The Gilded Age retreat of the Goelet family, Glenmere was one of America’s finest country homes, once host to royalty, aristocracy, and leading artists. Now it is reborn as a premier luxury hotel. With just 18 guest accommodations, 2 superb restaurants, and exceptional recreational facilities, a discerning few will rediscover in Glenmere a model of refined relaxation.
You may stay in New York City for a few days or a few weeks, but New York City stays with you forever. Enjoy the native flora planted along the High Line, Manhattan’s new elevated greenway or take a stroll through Brooklyn’s prospect park.
Downtown hip meets uptown style at Tribeca Grand Hotel, in one of the most trendy and fashionable Manhattan neighborhoods. Sleek and slightly decadent, Tribeca Grand occupies a fabulous mid-century building. A central atrium crowns the seductive destination restaurant and bar, Church Lounge. Guest rooms are a high-tech dream — and the iStudio room, equipped with a fully loaded Mac G5, invites inspiration. For visitors who miss their pets, Tribeca will add a goldfish to the room. Guests may also borrow an iPod, a DVD or a bicycle.
Showcasing hotels with or near pizza restaurants in Chicago. Listen for that oh-so-satisfying crunch as you dive into a tavern-cut thin crust, lose your fork in pie-like layers of a deep-dish pizza, and salivate over the cheesy goodness oozing from stuffed-crust slices. When it comes to Chicago, pizza dough and tomato sauce are the bread and butter of this city. Chi-Town is a feast for your eyes—and stomach—as some of the city’s best hotels are just minutes from the hottest slices in town.
Carnegie Hal is a concert hall located in New York City at Seventh Avenue and Fifty Seventh street. Carnegie Hall opened in 1891 and is still used today. Over the last century many world renowned artists have performed there including Peter Tchaikovsky, Igor Stravinsky, and Maurice Ravel and George Gershwin.
